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Phil Mackie has worked for the BBC since 1993, and since 1998 has been a network TV, radio and online reporter for BBC news, covering stories such as Fred & Rose West and the Cromwell Street murders, being in Kabul when the Taliban fell, and the Ben Stokes affray case.
He

Acrophobia – heard of it? Possibly not. Yet, it’s almost
certain to have impacted each and every one of us at various points in our lives.
Acrophobia is the irrational fear of heights and according to ‘Fearof.net’, it
represents the third most common phobia throughout the world.
With it being so vastly prevalent,

London may be among the wealthiest cities in the world, but deprivation and inequality are still distinctly prevalent. Indeed, there are numerous charities focusing on an abundance of issues, and while some gain the recognition they deserve, others can slip through the net.
Welcome to the Greenhouse Centre, an establishment

Combat sports are thriving in a golden area. Anthony Joshua is one of the most prominent faces in British sport and the UFC is still riding its monumental wave after signing their $1.5billion (£1.15billion) contract with ESPN earlier this year.
However, since the deal has been signed, a portion of mixed-martial-arts

California-born manager of the London Mets, Drew Spencer, is aiming for much more than another national title when they take on the Dublin Hurricanes on April 6th.
This London-based baseball club is only one of many in the British Baseball Federation (BBF). However, the London Mets previously set a record of

Megan Dymmock-Morgan is joined by Emilia Ottela and Maria Lopes on the first episode of GSI: Global Sport Issues podcast.
In this episode, they discuss the controversial topic of transgender athletes in sports.
https://youtu.be/9Aqycbd4PN0
Megan Dymmock-Morgan
Emilia Ottela
Maria Lopes
Featured photograph/Maria Lopes

This is the third in a multi-part series on women in sport. Chapter 1 explored the early days of the Olympic movement, chapter 2 grapples with the struggles wrapped up in sexual identity
Chapter 3: The influence of the media on gender views in sport
It's clear that over the years, the influence of the media in recognising and covering sports has contributed to its growth. This extends to the number of women participating in the various athletic codes. With the power

It has been a year of emotions and milestones for Major League Baseball, so let's take a look at what happened between Spring Training and the 2018 World Series.
Retired Jerseys
In August, Barry Bonds' number 25 jersey was retired in AT&T Park. The left-fielder for the San Francisco Giants is

Britain. 1926. A year remembered for the general strike and the birth of Queen Elizabeth II. A horse-powered country that was still recovering from the devastation of the Great War. Millions were still restricted to strict rationing. Just 8 miles away from Hyde Park corner a new social hub for the

Certain athletes evoke a particular charm whenever they step out onto the field or court. Some legends simply operate in a different space-time continuum, exhibiting a unique blend of skill and guile that takes the breath away.
Some are hardy, tough bastards while others glide as if their bodies were not